Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as the evidence did not support higher ratings for rectal fissure with hemorrhoids, right shoulder tendonitis, left wrist fracture residuals, and right ankle disorder.

The appeal was dismissed due to the veteran's death.

The veteran's thoracolumbar spine disorder, residuals of prostatectomy with urinary leakage, and postoperative hemorrhoids were all granted service connection. The ratings for the thoracolumbar spine disorder are now at their maximum allowed under VA rating criteria.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for hemorrhoids, finding that there was no evidence of persistent bleeding with secondary anemia or fissures.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a total rating based upon individual unemployability.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), described as colitis, and hemorrhoids based on the evidence showing that these conditions were incurred during active duty for training.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions were denied. The Board found that the veteran did not have a current disability for hearing loss, residuals of a left hamstring strain, contact dermatitis, periodontal disease, or a strain of the left knee muscle. Hemorrhoids and vision loss (myopia and astigmatism) are not service-connected as they do not meet the criteria for VA compensation.,The veteran's claim for high cholesterol was withdrawn prior to decision.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 50% evaluation of chronic recurring headaches of the migraine type is denied. The claim for an increased evaluation of internal and external hemorrhoids, status-post hemorrhoidectomy, is also denied.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for constipation, hemorrhoids, and a left foot bunion are being remanded due to the need for new VA examinations to assess current disability levels.

The veteran is seeking an earlier effective date for his TDIU benefit, which was granted in April 2004. The Board finds that additional development is needed to determine the earliest date at which he became unemployable due to service-connected disabilities.

The case is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the cause of any current fecal leakage disability and proper classification of the service connected disability.

The veteran's claims of service connection for hemorrhoids and an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including headaches, lumbosacral strain, left hip strain, allergic rhinitis (claimed as nose/sinus condition), pes planus of the right foot, hemorrhoids, and disability manifested by dizziness.

The veteran's service-connected residual scars, revision status post breast reduction, are rated at a 10 percent evaluation effective March 12, 2004.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the veteran's claims, including VA examinations and a supplemental statement of the case if necessary.

The VA determined that the veteran's hemorrhoids do not meet the criteria for a higher initial rating, as they are not productive of persistent bleeding, secondary anemia, or fissures.

The Board has determined that there is no medical evidence linking the veteran's hemorrhoids to his military service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a brain aneurysm, ulcer disease, and an initial compensable rating for hemorrhoids. The Board found no medical evidence linking any of these conditions to military service.

The veteran's claims for a compensable initial disability rating for bilateral hearing loss, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, and service connection for hemorrhoids have all been denied. The evidence does not support the establishment of these conditions or theories of service connection.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a Travel Board hearing. The case will be returned to the Board after the hearing.